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Oak Lawn Local Assistance Programs

This page lists local organizations in Oak Lawn, Illinois that provide legal aid, food and community services. Statewide programs are described on the Illinois page.

Legal Aid ChicagoFree civil legal assistance
Websitelegalaidchicago.org
Phone312-341-1070
Address200 N. LaSalle Street, Suite 1400, Chicago, IL 60601

Legal Aid Chicago provides free legal help in civil cases to people living in poverty in Cook County, including Oak Lawn. Call the Client Screening Unit to register and check eligibility.1

Food

Faith Evangelical Lutheran ChurchFood pantry
Websitefaithoaklawn.webchicago.net
Phone708-424-1059
Address9701 S Melvina Ave, Oak Lawn, IL 60453
HoursFirst and third Saturdays, 9:00 to 10:30 AM

The church food pantry gives food and toiletries to residents of Worth Township who can prove residency. No cash or gift certificates are given out. Call ahead to confirm the next distribution date.2

Pilgrim Faith Food PantryFood pantry
Websitenewhopeoaklawn.org
Phone708-423-9717
Address9717 S Kostner Ave, Oak Lawn, IL 60453
HoursTuesdays and Saturdays, 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM

The pantry now meets at New Hope United Church of Christ and serves about 45 families each week. It is open to everyone, with no membership or faith questions. Pantry questions go to pffoodpantry@gmail.com.3

Social services

The COURAGE ProgramSupport for single mothers
Websitecourageprogram.org
Phone708-636-8001
Address9711 S Kolin Ave, Oak Lawn, IL 60453

The COURAGE Program has supported single mothers with infants and young children in Oak Lawn since 1980. It offers education, mentoring, counseling, and baby care items. Call the program office to ask about current services.4

Meals on Wheels for Northern IllinoisSenior meals
Websitemowfni.org
Phone708-422-5180
Address5220 W 105th St, Oak Lawn, IL 60453
HoursMonday through Friday, 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM

The Oak Lawn Community Café serves lunch to adults age 60 and over on weekdays. Home delivered meals for homebound seniors in Worth Township run from the same site. Registration is required before a first café visit.5

Sources & notes
Data and figures on this page come from the sources and notes below:

Footnotes

  1. Legal Aid Chicago, Home page, legalaidchicago.org. ↩

  2. Faith Evangelical Lutheran Church, Food Pantry, faithoaklawn.webchicago.net. ↩

  3. New Hope UCC, Ministries, newhopeoaklawn.org. ↩

  4. The COURAGE Program, Home page, courageprogram.org. ↩

  5. Meals on Wheels for Northern Illinois, Senior Community Cafes, mowfni.org. ↩

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  2. Palatine Local Assistance Programs, Illinois.
  3. Peoria Local Assistance Programs, Illinois.
  4. Rockford Local Assistance Programs, Illinois.
  5. Schaumburg Local Assistance Programs, Illinois.
  6. Skokie Local Assistance Programs, Illinois.
  7. Springfield Local Assistance Programs, Illinois.
  8. Waukegan Local Assistance Programs, Illinois.
  9. Arlington Heights Local Assistance Programs, Illinois.
  10. Aurora Local Assistance Programs, Illinois.

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